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Mechanical / HVAC Permit in Trinidad, Colorado

Required for installation, alteration, or repair of mechanical systems in Trinidad. Governed by the 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC), including Appendix A (Chimney Connector Pass-Throughs), and the 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) as locally adopted.

Reviewed 2026-08-02 · Source

When you need this permit

  • Mechanical Permit Application submitted via the iWorQ online portal
  • Commercial mechanical projects require project drawings to be uploaded with the application
  • Governed by the 2024 IMC (Appendix A) and 2024 IFGC as adopted by Municipal Code Chapter 5, Sections 5-4 and 5-5
  • Mechanical contractors fall under Contractor D licensing and ARE required to show proof of ICC testing (unlike plumbing/electrical, which are exempted due to State Masters License requirements)

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Fee schedule

Permit fee — valuation-based (Building Permit Fee Schedule)
Trinidad Municipal Code Chapter 5, Section 5-4(2)(b), amending IMC § 108.2 — fee schedule of permit fees: not more than $2,000.00, $30.00; Show full citationTrinidad Municipal Code Chapter 5, Section 5-4(2)(b), amending IMC § 108.2 — fee schedule of permit fees: not more than $2,000.00, $30.00; more than $2,000.00, $30.00 plus $10.00 per each $1,000.00 valuation or fraction thereof. Section 5-5(2)(c) amends IFGC § 108.2 with the identical schedule for fuel gas work. The previous entry recorded that no mechanical-specific fee is published and billed this work off the general building valuation table at a $24.00 minimum; the code publishes a dedicated schedule.
$30.00 for valuation not more than $2,000.00; $30.00 plus $10.00 per each $1,000.00 valuation or fraction thereof above $2,000.00
Plan Review FeeTrinidad Municipal Code Chapter 5, Section 5-1(2)(b), IBC § 109.2 'Other Inspections and Fees', row 'Plan review fees: 65% of the permit fees'; the mechanical schedule at Section 5-4(2)(b) (IMC § 108.2) publishes no plan review row
65% of the permit fee
Reinspection / After-Hours Inspection Fee
Trinidad Municipal Code Chapter 5, Section 5-1(2)(b), IBC § 109.2 'Other Inspections and Fees', rows 'Reinspection fees' and 'Inspections outside of normal business hours' (two-hour minimum on the latter only); Show full citationTrinidad Municipal Code Chapter 5, Section 5-1(2)(b), IBC § 109.2 'Other Inspections and Fees', rows 'Reinspection fees' and 'Inspections outside of normal business hours' (two-hour minimum on the latter only); the mechanical schedule at Section 5-4(2)(b) (IMC § 108.2) publishes no inspection-fee row
$50.00 per hour (minimum two hours)

Review timeline

Plan review
Not published — contact the department

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Inspection process

  1. 1

    Rough Mechanical

    Ductwork, flues, and equipment placement before concealment

  2. 2

    Final Inspection

    Equipment operational, combustion air and venting verified

See the full Trinidad inspection guide — scheduling & re-inspection fees →

Tips

  • Mechanical contractors in Trinidad must show proof of ICC testing to obtain their Contractor D license — a different rule than plumbing/electrical contractors, who are exempted from ICC testing because they must hold a State Masters License instead.
  • Commercial mechanical permit applications require project drawings to be uploaded through the iWorQ portal — don't assume a simple equipment swap skips this step for commercial properties.

Frequently asked questions

Trinidad requires a mechanical / hvac permit for: Mechanical Permit Application submitted via the iWorQ online portal; Commercial mechanical projects require project drawings to be uploaded with the application; Governed by the 2024 IMC (Appendix A) and 2024 IFGC as adopted by Municipal Code Chapter 5, Sections 5-4 and 5-5; Mechanical contractors fall under Contractor D licensing and ARE required to show proof of ICC testing (unlike plumbing/electrical, which are exempted due to State Masters License requirements). If your project isn't listed, confirm with City of Trinidad Development Services Department, Building Division at (719) 846-9843 ext. 136 or ext. 128 before starting work.

In Trinidad, the published Permit fee — valuation-based (Building Permit Fee Schedule) is: $30.00 for valuation not more than $2,000.00; $30.00 plus $10.00 per each $1,000.00 valuation or fraction thereof above $2,000.00. Additional published fees: Plan Review Fee — 65% of the permit fee; Reinspection / After-Hours Inspection Fee — $50.00 per hour (minimum two hours). These are the jurisdiction's own published figures — see the fee schedule table and source citations on this page.

Trinidad does not publish a plan-review timeline for this permit. Contact City of Trinidad Development Services Department, Building Division at (719) 846-9843 ext. 136 or ext. 128 for current turnaround.

You'll need: Mechanical Permit Application (iWorQ online portal). See the required-documents checklist on this page for details on each.

Trinidad requires 2 inspection(s) for a mechanical / hvac permit, in order: Rough Mechanical, Final Inspection. Schedule each through City of Trinidad Development Services Department, Building Division ((719) 846-9843 ext. 136 or ext. 128).

Apply through City of Trinidad Development Services Department, Building Division at 135 N. Animas Street (PO Box 880), Trinidad, CO 81082. Phone: (719) 846-9843 ext. 136 or ext. 128, email: Not published on the Building Inspections, Contractor Licenses & Permits page; contact via main office line. Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (City of Trinidad normal business hours); Development Services Administrator Tara Booth; fax (719) 846-4140. Official information: https://www.trinidad.co.gov/services/community_development/building_inspections___permits.php.

Trinidad, Colorado has adopted: 2024 International Building Code (IBC), including Appendix C (Group U Agricultural Buildings) and Appendix J (Grading) — Trinidad Municipal Code Chapter 5, Section 5-1 (Ord. 4052, Article 1, repealed and reenacted eff. 6-26-26); 2024 International Residential Code (IRC), including Appendix Chapters BE (Radon) and NF (Alternative Building Thermal Envelope Insulation R-Value Options) — Municipal Code Chapter 5, Section 5-2; 2024 International Mechanical Code (IMC), including Appendix A (Chimney Connector Pass-Throughs) — Municipal Code Chapter 5, Section 5-4; 2024 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) — Municipal Code Chapter 5, Section 5-5; 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), amended to require compliance with the Colorado Model Electric Ready and Solar Ready Code (CMERSRC) for both residential (R401.2) and commercial (C401.2) buildings, EXCEPT Chapter 3 Electric Ready Provisions, which are deferred to a City-utility implementation plan beginning July 1, 2027 — Municipal Code Chapter 5, Section 5-6; 2025 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) — Municipal Code Chapter 5, Section 5-7 (the ordinance text names the 2025 edition in its adoption sentence but refers to '2024 Edition' in the following administrative sentences; both readings point to the same currently-adopted IEBC cited in the live ordinance, flagged here as a genuine internal inconsistency in the ordinance's own text rather than resolved by assumption); 2024 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), including Appendix Chapter A (Boarding Standard) — Municipal Code Chapter 5, Section 5-8; Section 5-3 (where the International Plumbing Code would sit, per Chapter 15 Section 15-1's own cross-reference 'See Chapter 5, Section 5-3') and Section 5-9 (where a National Electrical Code adoption would typically sit) are both listed as 'Reserved' in the current Chapter 5 ordinance text — the current municipal code contains no standalone IPC or NEC adoption section; this is a genuine gap (see localAmendments); Table R301.2 local design criteria (IRC amendment): Ground Snow Load not less than 30 psf; Wind Design Speed not less than 115 mph; Seismic Design Category B; Frost line depth 32 inches; Ice Barrier Underlayment Required: YES; Weathering: Severe; Termite: Slight to moderate; Flood Hazard FIRM 080107 0001 B, adopted 4/3/84. Local amendments apply — see the Trinidad overview page for the full list.

Yes. Unlike plumbing and electrical contractors (who are exempted because they hold a State Masters License), mechanical and roofing contractors fall under Contractor D licensing and ARE required to show proof of ICC testing.

Sources & verification

Key facts verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-08-02.

Fee schedules

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Codes & ordinances

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